West Coast Credible Messengers Impact Report

Overview

The West Coast Credible Messengers Programs, operating in Long Beach and Orange County Juvenile Hall, aim to reduce recidivism, promote positive behavioral changes, and support the social rehabilitation of at-risk youth through transformative mentoring. This report highlights the significant impact these programs have had over the past year.

Long Beach Program Impact Program Overview:

• Participants: 150 youth
• Mentors: 25 credible messengers
• Duration: 12 months
  
  

Key Achievements:

1.  Reduction in Recidivism:

• • 75% decrease in reoffending rates among
  • Only 10% of participants were rearrested within six months after completing the program, compared to 40% in a control group.

2.    Educational Attainment:

• 80% of participants improved their school
• 65% reported better academic performance, with a significant number achieving honor roll status.

3.    Employment and Skill Development:

• 70% of participants engaged in job training
• 50% secured part-time or full-time employment within three months of program

4.    Behavioral Changes:

• Significant decrease in gang involvement and violent
• 85% of participants reported improved relationships with family and

5.    Community Integration:

• 60% of participants involved in community service
• Enhanced community cohesion and support networks through program
  
  

Testimonials:

• Participant: “The program helped me see a different path for my My mentor showed me that I can achieve anything I set my mind to.”
• Parent: “My son has turned his life He’s back in school and doing well, thanks to the support of his mentor.”
  
  

Orange County Juvenile Hall Program Impact Program Overview:

• Participants: 100 youth
• Mentors: 20 credible messengers
• Duration: 12 months
  
  

Key Achievements:

1.   Reduction in Recidivism:

• • 70% decrease in reoffending rates among
  • Only 15% of participants were rearrested within six months after completing the program, compared to 45% in a control group.

2.    Educational Attainment:

• 75% of participants improved their school
• 60% reported better academic performance, with many pursuing higher education opportunities.

3.    Employment and Skill Development:

• 65% of participants engaged in job training
• 45% secured part-time or full-time employment within three months of program

4.    Behavioral Changes:

• Significant decrease in substance abuse and aggressive
• 80% of participants reported improved self-esteem and self-

5.    Community Integration:

• 55% of participants involved in community service
• Strengthened ties between participants and local community
  
  

Testimonials:

• Participant: “Having a mentor who understands me has made all the I’m now focused on my future and staying out of trouble.”
• Juvenile Hall Staff: “The Credible Messengers Program has brought a positive change to our facility. The youth are more motivated and hopeful about their futures.”
  
  

Conclusion

The Credible Messengers Programs in Long Beach and Orange County Juvenile Hall have demonstrated substantial success in reducing recidivism, enhancing educational and employment outcomes, and fostering positive behavioral changes among participants. These programs highlight the importance of peer-based mentoring and community support in the rehabilitation and empowerment of at-risk youth. Continued investment and support for such initiatives are crucial for building safer, more resilient communities.